Water safety
Water is one of the most important natural resources we have and Liberty has the privilege of being a steward of this precious commodity, but in some ways it can also be dangerous. View water safety tips below.
Water Emergency Services - Residential - California Water - Liberty
Providing our customers with safe, reliable service is our top priority. In the event of an emergency, our employees will be working hard to restore services as soon as possible.
Public safety emergencies
I have a service problem
If you are reporting an emergency or a water leak, please call Liberty directly at 800-481-9190.
An emergency occurs when an issue creates a dangerous situation that requires immediate action, such as a burst water main or a major sewage spill. Liberty is committed to keeping our communities safe. Call 911 immediately if there is an emergency that endangers public safety. If you experience low water pressure, or an outage, call Liberty directly at 800-481-9190.
It is important to be prepared in case of an emergency. One way to do so is by putting together an emergency kit to address the needs of your family and your pets. Use our checklist at the button below to help get started.
Disaster preparedness
Earthquakes, storms, power outages, failure of pumps or water lines can cause unannounced interruption of water service.
Liberty utilizes an Emergency Response and Recovery Plan that provides an organized response to an event and a plan to maintain quality service to our customers. This plan is exercised regularly. In addition, we will utilize its Crisis Communication Plan to inform affected individuals of the impacts from those events and coordinate with outside agencies to have adequate resources for an emergency situation.
- What can I do to prepare?
- Maintain emergency drinking water supplies.
- Install/maintain a water service shut off valve.
- Maintain emergency contact phone numbers.
- Contact local emergency services for further recommendation.
- What about water during a major event?
- Reduce water usage to a minimum during any emergency event. All outside water usage should be stopped.
- Fill available containers and bath tubs with water.
- If water service is interrupted, contact us or listen to local emergency information radio stations for information. Phone lines may be overloaded or down.
- If you must leave your property, and have a shut off valve, you may want to turn it off to reduce the likelihood of damage from broken water lines.
- What if I run out of water during an event?
- The Red Cross suggests a temporary emergency source can come from your water heater.
- If water is expected to be out for an extended length of time throughout the area, local emergency services along with Liberty Utilities may set up water distribution locations.
For additional information on disaster preparedness visit www.fema.gov.
24-hour emergency service
Our operations control center is open 24 hours a day to provide prompt response to service disruptions or emergencies. Please call us immediately at 800-481-9190 to report the following emergencies:
- Lack of water (other than for non-payment)
- Low water pressure
- Discoloration
- An unusual taste or odor
- A leak affecting your home or neighborhood
Protect yourself from potential scams
When the water company comes to your door, first confirm they are who they say they are. Click below to see how to identify a Liberty employee in the event that someone from the "water department" invites themselves onto your property.